Week of April 17-23, 2017

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Texarkana USA: A thriving center for business, education and culture that attracts–and serves–us all.

Citizens committed to Working Smart for Excellence, Educational and Cultural Riches, Community Pride, Economic, Social and Personal Well-Being

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“From His Heart” with Pastor Jeff Schreve is a worldwide outreach from the pulpit of FBC- Texarkana. The broadcasts are seen weekly on thousands of cable and TV stations around the world and heard daily on over 400 radio outlets across America as well as 24/7 online.

Speaking of Cultural Riches...

Did You Know That This Local Pastor Reaches Viewers Across the World?

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STEPPING UP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

2017 Wilbur Awards for Community Leadership

Presented annually to individuals, organi-zations, and student leaders who exemplify the power of one entity or individual to pos-itively impact our community and region as models of effective leadership and of work-ing together with others to make best use of resources for our community’s best future. Named in honor of Wilbur Smith, anyone in the community is eligible to nominated for, or to be honored with, a Wilbur Award.

(The following text lists all nominees – all of whom we honor and recognize for their service; within each category, there is an ASTERISK by the nominee in each category to which we presented the ultimate award.

ORGANIZATION HONOREES

• * Believe in Beverly Neighborhood Association

• Brotherhood of Lonoke Baptist Church• Gamma Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority, Inc.• Interact Club• The Scholars

ADULT HONOREES

• Tyeshekk Antwine• * Tonya Dunphy• Gail Eichler• Laney Harris• Dr Brian Matthews• Derek J Murphy• DeAnna O’Malley

YOUTH HONOREES

• * Ricky Cooks• Tyler Crane• Shelby Dunphy-Day – recipient of Ris-

ing Star Award for young honoree• Taylor Sexton• Jenna Williamson

For bios and more information about winners, go to leadershiptexarkana.org.

THINGS TO DO IN TEXARKANA April 17-23, 2017

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Startup Weekend TexarkanaAPRIL 21-23

Outstanding opportunity for innovators–the chance for hands on discov-ery, experience, and interaction from a unique group of the most passion-ate coaches and startup business entrepreneurs. Texas A&M Univ-Texar-kana College of Business.

Symphonic Spring feat. Kiril Laskarov, violin with the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra.SATURDAY, APRIL 22 | 7:30 P.M.

The Stradivarius will be the star for Schumann: Symphony no. 1 (Spring), Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D. op. 35 and more. Perot Theatre.

ALL FOR GREAT CAUSE...

Wine & Jazz Gala benefiting Harvest Regional Food Bank. FRIDAY, APRIL 21 | 7-9 P.M.

Expertly selected wine and gourmet food pairings prepared by some of our areas top chefs served while enjoying live jazz by Candace Taylor and Trio. Silvermoon on Broad.

Cigars, Tinis and Tunes benefiting Randy Sams Outreach Shelter.THURSDAY, APRIL 20 | 7-10 P.M.

Featuring the incredibly entertaining 2Pianos, fab-ulous martinis and cigars plus food and a fantastic silent auction. Hopkins Icehouse-Downtown.

A T-TOWN TOP TEN

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83rd Annual Black And White Soiree benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Don your favorite black and white cocktail attire for food and fun with 176 keys Dueling Pianos from Dallas. Northridge Country Club.

Relay for Life of Texarkana raising money to help fight cancerSATURDAY, APRIL 22 | 3-9:30 P.M.Remember those lost and celebrate the survivors, re-member the ones we have lost and. Fun for all ages! Four States Fairgrounds.

The Great War: American Soldiers, Tactics, and Technology A Living History performed by Kent Goff SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Showcasing Arkansas Heroes at the Texarkana Museum of Regional History.

Arkansas State High School and Junior High School Rodeo event. APRIL 22-23, 9 A.M.

Four States Equine Center, Four States Fair Enter-tainment Center.

Texarkana College Distinguished Lecture Series: Codebreakers

MONDAY, APRIL 17 6:30 PM Texarkana College Library Perot Museum

While you’re on campus…

Texarkana College Art ShowAPRIL 17-26; RECEPTION APRIL 18, 10-11 A.M.

Walk next door to the TC Humanities Lobby for a peek at the Texarkana College Art Show.

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Career & Community Resources Expo TUESDAY, APRIL 18 | 1–4 PM Texarkana Convention Center.

Lotsa Music

Holly Tucker at BrightStar Theater. FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Top 6 out of 40-thousand who auditioned on Season 4 of NBC The Voice. Holly, on Team Blake Shelton, was one of only seven contestants to receive an im-pressive “4-chair-turn”.

Southern Nights Tribute Show. SATURDAY, APRIL 22

A festive evening with J.J. Calicott and Southern Nights. BrightStar Theater.

Kevin Fowler at Scottie’s Grill FRIDAY APRIL 21 | 7-11 PM

Teazur at Fat Jack’sSATURDAY, APRIL 22 | 9:00 P.M.

TOTALLY T-TOWN

Food Faves“Chicken fajitas at Fiesta House.”DR. CAT HOWARDDEAN OF STEM; PROF. OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGYTEXARKANA COLLEGELT CLASS OF 2017

“Sirloin steak from Texas Road House.” JOHN MCCOYTXK RADIO

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Please join us

Tuesday, April 25

FESTIVE EVE HONORING...2017 LT Class Graduates and

Community Leaders who made possible LT 2016-2017as Speakers, Facilitators, Hosts and

SPONSORING PARTNERS

NORTHRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB6:00 Social • 6:30 Dinner • 7:00 Program

Tickets $24 • Business Casual

RSVP by Thursday, April 21 – or better yet, TODAYinf0@leadershiptexarkana.com or 903.792.0011

We celebrate OUR 2016-2017 Sponsoring PartnersAEP–SWEPCO • BWI • Cable One • Capital One

Commercial National Bank • Domtar-Ashdown MillEagle Distributing of Txk • Farmers Bank & Trust

Guaranty Bank & Trust • Golden Chick • JCM IndustriesLaw Office of Amy Freedman • McDonald’s RestaurantsMTG Engineers • Regions Bank • Reynolds Realty Mgt.

Schimming Company • Silvermoon on Broad • State BankTexAmericas Center • TEXAR Federal Credit Union

Texarkana Funeral Homes • Twin City Title • Twisted ForkWadley Regional Medical Center • Wells Fargo Bank

Committed to Texarkana’s Future and to Working Together for Community Excellence, Pride and Progress

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